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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-23
THE AMBULANCE CORPS.

This ambulance corps was distinguished by
wide green band encircling the sleeve, al
though the little flags which fluttered from
the tops of the ambulance wagons and the
larger ones which were displayed at the field
hospitals were OF deep orange On the
march the ambulance wagon was a sort of
omnibus to carry the lame and the halt VINO
bore passes from the surgeons of theii. reei-
ments emitting them, on account of sore feet
or sickness, to ride il possible But at the
first sign OF a battle these men were turned
out and sent to join their regiments. and the
lengthwise seats gave place to mattresses
spread for the reception Of the wounded.
The suffering of such Of the helpless wounded
as, for one reason or another, were left where
they had fallen, must have been great. IN
nerved as they were by their weakness and
the shock of their pain, they had still to en-
dure additional shocks from the anticipation
Of new injuries. for, during the battle, troops
were constantly moving about, horses gallon
ing in ali directions, sometimes battery of
artillery would come numbering across the
ground, while, without intermission, every
form Of projectile, great or small. was fiying
uncomfortably near or was striking the earth
close by, throwing up clouds of dust. Then
lheie was tho tu4Ist, HlcoU excrucIatlGg OF all
annoyances. especially in warm weather. and
the pain itself of the wounds. But when to
all this there succeeded night and darkness to
shut the poor fellows out from sympathetic
search, the intensity of pain, physical and
mental, was reached. No wonder they cried:
and their cry at night was one of the saddest,
most pitiable cries imaginable VIII any of
the Second corps who were there ever forget
the cries Of their wounded comrades on the
night Of the battle of Bristoe Oct. i, 1863,
when in the course Of the maneuyeTs of the
campaign the corps was compelled TO steal
off on tiptoe from the front of the Confed-
erates' II was like the cry of deserted babes;
yet it went up from the threats Of men who
few hours before were as brave as any that
ever carried sword or a musket-T. F. Gal
wey in Chicago Herald
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
The Walking Crank Dead.

Wabash Nnd.) special: John Owen Sny'
der, known all over the United States as
"The Indiana walking man." died to-day
at Hartford City. his home. Snyder's case
was pronounced by physicians to be the
most remarkable on record. He was crazy
on but one subject. and that was walking.
At times he WAS perfectly rational. About
two years ago he imagined he had to walk,
and after commencing he could not stop.
He ate, drank and shaved while walking.
not stopping for rain or snow. He walked
day and night aud would cry out in
pain when his friends tried to
81 op him. They concluded to let him have
his own way, and for almost two years
SNYDER continued his tireless, endless
tramp. 1t is estimated that he has walked
a distance moro than equal to twice the
circuit of the globe. Snyder was a farmer,
and had a horror of notorety. He chased
several enterprising showmen, who
came to hire him, off his farm, but finally
went to Chicago, where he was on exhibi'
ton, and proved wonderful attraction.
On the way to Chicago he could not keep
still, but walked up and down the car. lie
continued walking almost to the time O
his death. His family is left in comiorta'
| BILE circum, tances, as Snyder made conslo'
erable money walking in the museum.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
SOME RAILROAD EALLiCIES.

General Hrsbin has written the ei:.tor OF
the Yellu wttone Journal q letter Concern
in. nroected railroad extensions into Mon
t.na, in which he says 'the Chicago 4
Northwestern will GO to the Park, End
thence tc BC.emau a I'd Helena, etc. There
are topogra p,ical t:;tticulties 10 tia way OF
The Chicago l. Northwestern going to tho
Park which are insurerable and utterly
preclude any euch ronte for the road IN
question. It's objective point Is believed to
be the cattle region o. the Judith Basin.
To reach the Park it wonid have
to cross the 81: Horn Mountains
aud encounter another very heavy range
before en- tering the Park, which would Do
contrary to all railroad president. TIE
General says the Cheyenne & Northern will
"so to Miles City, therce to Buiord, sidehn'
ing the Northern Pacific from Miles City to
G'endive," etc. The Cheynne & Northern
| ia o branch of the Union PuciGc and this
road is in no condition for expensive and
! unprofitab,e railroad building. It's oblec'
| tive point ia the oil region OF
Northern Wyoming which it can
| reach naturally by going up No Wood
Creek that admits it directly to the oil
field from whence it can push on to the
coz! region which the ;'Iion Pacific is said
| to own on the Eu>Ky Fork, and from
whence it could cross Montana greatly 10
the west o. Bu.ord il it had any intention OF
Going on north 70 tho Canadian Pacific ss
| the General asserts. This it could nos 90
on account of the e. -'nie'imltsto1plhS
it this side the bouI: - Tie course ne IN
dicatcs passes th.o~..A ount7y al
most destitute oi p>.ts.:'aticn or re-
source, and besides. Ru'ord is entirely
to the cast OF the Canadian cattle country.
The idea Of the necessity OF north and
sout., road consequent upon the closing OF
the national Cattle trail is rot without rea-
son, but il it is built it will not be upon the
lines laid out by General Brisbin, who
wonld place it il country where it would
fail to serve tho purpose OF it's projection.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
A had Woman From Denver

Denver Republican: About six months
apo Isabelle Messer left Denver for the East.
The next heard of her she was in st. LOUIS,
where she signalized herself by .earing out
an eating saloon. The proprietor remon-
strated, but she simply upset the luncn
counter and scattered what was on top OF
it all over the room. Then she stampededi
to to II the street like u Kansas cyclone, and
with a granite bowlder she smashed
in the entire glass front OF the restau'
Democrat refers to her as the bad woman
from Colorado. A Chinaman did up her
first laundry work, and for pay she picked :.
him up bodily and threw MN I'm oue % donr enr
come to demonstrate with her for rushing
The erowler through his premises. She sum
marilv settled him by shooting MIN IN ne tne
heel. Both Jobs were executed inside OF one
minnie. The next day she rode all day in
carriage, and then at night actually
whipped the driver for his pay.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10

ling liars OF the crazy, ;ackal capitalistis
press. In the first place never read these
papers myself; in second, they ere not
worth answering, but haYs Just been told
OF tale hashed and rehAshed by scandal
mongers. TO think that there are people
to read such stufi which recognise 80
having originated in the hallucinA'
.ions OF o ,,''scciety" mad woman
to whom l am unfortunately re-
lated. I certainly do not consider It in
good taste to parade private affairs before
the pnblic, but I wish to state once and
for all that tie tale is untrue. It is to the
effect that was "heiress" to an estate
owned by an aunt in Pittsburg and that
Upon my marriage was summarily dis
inherited when icined hands in spirit
for a cowardly, petty autocrat, hi7eline
murderer did not permit" US even to See
each other through an iron network
on the occasion, or for eight
weary dreadful weeks aitorward
will, my beloved husband. He
well knew that I brought him only my.
eclf with wealth Of affection, trust and
reverence. He knew that number OF
years ago had fatty refused to pose ~
prospective distress" to some property
gained by msthods OF which l do not ap-
prove, and owned by a person could
not, knowing her, respect. l shall be
Obliged if you will publish this in tho col
umns OF your paper. and over my sigma
t0rs. Very respectfully,
NINA VAN ZANDr Spies.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
THE HARPER TRIAL.
Tho Governments Rests Its Case-No Ex-
oepsions Yet Taken By tho Defense.

Tho Governments Rests Its Case-No Ex-
oepstons Yet Taken by tho Defense.
C,Nc.NN Arl, Dccenber Sin the Harper
trial to-day District Attorney Burnet said
he wished it understood that the attor.
news for the defense had nothing whatever
to do with the attempt made to bribe
him. The prosecution made no reference
at all to the publication OF the cipher let
tiers between Harper and Miss Holmes
Hayes finished his testimony, and with IT
the Government rested its case. The de-
ierse called Eckert for cross-examination.
After finishing the cross'exam'nation
of Ecksrt, the defense cross examined
Hayes very briefly. Then Judge Wilson
asked the court to give him q little time
to prepare for opening the case for the de-
Tense. and court adjourned until to-mor.
row. It is expected Harper will be placed
op the stand. and that no other witnesses
will be called. Upon the close OF the Gov
ernment testimony to-day the court
RULED OUT FOUR COUNTS
in tho indictment as being imperiectiy
drawn. As there are fifty. five counts in all
these four cut, but a email figure to the de'
fepdant's credit. It is an unusual and re-
markab,e fact that not a single exception
has 40 far been taken to any ruling OF the
court. Moreover, the rulings have been gen
erallv made with but little ar2ument. Inc
sta tement was made this evening that aite'
Harner discovered that Charley Hopkine
had betrayed him and obtained valuaoltt
testimony against him. an agent was sen
to Hopkins to bribe him to secrecy, oue I'M
effort was unsuccessful. Hopkins says NJ
has other letters Of Harper's, wh'ch oa''
not been published.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
Snow Cuts.

Pioneer Press: The snow cuts OF tina
Manitoba in Montana worked remarkably
vel, during tae recent storm. All the cuts
along this line have been arranged on pur'
nose for winter. They have been widened,
the ground followed out below each side OF
the track, aud the banks made to slop,s
off gradually to the top OF the GROUND.
These roundabout places each eide
Of the track serve as guides to the wlnd'
which whirls down into them and cleans
the cut OF snow. The shape OF the banks
80 snow ont Of the cut, instead OF drifting
II full as is usually the case. II the expert
ment ia "a successful during the heavy
storms. quite saving OF labor will be &C.
complished.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
THE CRUISER ATLANTA.
Suggestions of tho Commander as to Her
Merits and Defects.

Suggestions of tho Commander as to Her
Merits and Defects.
WASHINGTON, December 9.-The report OF
Captain Bunce, commanding the cruiser
Atlanta, and his Endorsement OF the bureau
officers OF Navy Department upon the sub
iect, we're made public to-day. The only
new phase OF the matter is his Endorsement
of Secretary Whitney, which disposes OF the
subject in the following language: "The de
partment deems that the Atlanta should
have some continuous service before
changes are made" The suggestions OF
CAPTAIN Brnce are valuable and entirely
proper, doubtless without any expectation
that his comments upon the ship would be
treated as anything else than a pro;es'
sional discussion for the henetit OF the de-
partment in future. Many OF the criticisn's
have been discussed heretofore ard sore
of her known detects were Intentionally ~
overlooked by herdesigners for the purpose
of securing benefits in other directi"ns
Aside from the lack OF speed. she represents is
a type with merits and deiects, and the
baiance can be struck after she has had
service, None OF the alleged detects have
been reproduced in subsequent vessels ne"
in course OF construction.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10

THE Secretary OF the Navy thinks the
British steamers are destined to capture
the ma jority OF the carrying trace in the
Pacific ocean, owing to the subeidies the
Rrit;sh and Canadian Governments Gre
giving their own vessels. With the surpius
now in the Treasury the American Govern
.,ent can easily "see" the other two andso
them several better il Congress wiz only
eay the word. The few American ships lett
in the carrying trade by the protective
r. r;;f cngi,t t,, be enabled to hold wESt lit
lie sha:e OF it is now left them.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
A BIG OFFER
An Eastern Metal Firm Offer to Take the

An Eastern Metal Firm Offer to Take the
Copper Output for q Year.
NEW YORK. December "a Bnston dis
patch says: An Eastern metal firm has
offered to take the entire produstion Of all
the copper mines in this country, except
the Calumet and Hscls. for tie ensuing
year ut 15h cents per pound. The syndi.
cate apparently intends buying every ton
OF copper until market prices reach $50 =
ton. An extraordinary advance in iron In
Glasgow during the last three days has. as-
cording to private cables, had tho effect OF
rousing the speculative spirit to An extra
ordinary pitch On the other side.
New YORK, December 9.rNetal men say
the excitement in the European iron
market is naturally having a great eject
upon all subsidiary metals over the whole
world.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10

Our New York special shows that speeu'
lative forces are alone at WORK or the cop
,.r market. The extensive nature VI the
damage to Calumet aud Hecla being gener-
ally admitted, the raseesi'y Tor resort 20
! nrrf,;;r r,.7ssdrea ses eStiHsaishias TIA are
hy flooding TIE llins and the extended Pc
rod Of insction which it would involve are
bsing used by spectators to force up
prices. There is very little prospect 0!
reactionorv movement Under the eircum'
stances, and the consequent activity 20
copper mining in Butte is likely to be per"
manent.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
The German Parliament

BERLIN, December 9.-The committee Oh
the Reichstag has rejected the proposal to
abolish certificates Of identity OF cereals
stored for export. The Bundesrath mas rs
approved the committee's report ON the o'il
modifying military service law. lt mas
also approved proposals of the Pruss'an
Government to continue the operation OF
the ap,i.Socialistie measure In frenAo1s'
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
Cant. ALWAYS Judge by Appearances.

Epoch: Miss Breezy lot Chicago)-Oh'
yes. Young Mr.. Wabash is immensely
wealthy, by Inheritance. He was born
with a silver spoon in his mouth, you
Miss shawsgarden (of St. Louis WAS
he indeed? I should imagine from the way
he eats that he was born with knue Ia
mouth.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
A Cabinet a. 1eumored.

PARIS. December S.-A report 10 current
that the cabinet will be composed az fol-
lows: Goblet. President OF the Council
and Minister Of the Interior; Robot. Minister
OF Justice; Floursns. Minister OF Foreign
Affairs; Rutard. Minister OF Education;
Loubet, Minister OF Agriculture; DORIAN,
Minister Of Public Works; Clamas sereau,
Miu; aer o! Finance; Seefried, Minister OF
Comyaerce; Rougleise, Minister Of Marine;
General Ferrier or General Thomasin, Min
lister uf War.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
The American Fishery Union.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, December "a
meeting OF the American Fishery Union
was held this afternoon, and all the rep
sentative fishing owners we're present. The
meeting was called to consider the best
course to adopt in the interest OF the hsh'
cries. A letter from Secretary MadooeHs
~ the National Fishing Association at
Washington, regarding the commission now
in session. was read. When their report
was submitted a foreign fish would. he
said. be put on the free list.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10

TuE Republicans OF Dakota eeem bounp
70 ignore The fact that, politically, there 's
only one Territory OF Dakota yet and
threaten to send delegates to the next
National Eepublican Convention on tho
basis o. the two Tcrcitortiea, presumably
North and South Dakota. They are taking
a. great deal Of trouble for very small
object in view, since the holding Q! tho
pe,n,lcau Convention viii be q mere mat
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
.,nrouerque Bank Fails.

A1pueurReUr. n. M:' Decem0sr Sr.et ex. y
silver CITY IN. N.Y. special eays; ota. ;,a.s so =,
etement was caused here by the 'a'.a.e .a;sesd ID
Gsoree D. Goldman cashier OF the sise, ave,
to- to u1Es %st;onal Baak: A notice on the doo1
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
GLAD TO SEE HIM.
The Alliance Visit the President-He
Makes the Acquaintance Off Burch-
ard.

The Alliance Visit the Presfdent-He
Makes the Acquaintance of DR.. Burch-
ard.
WASHINGTON, December 9.-Eearly two
thousand members OF the Evangelical
Alliance called at the White House this
afternoon to pay their respects to Presi-
dent and NJ 8. Cleveland. The members OF
the Alliance were introduced to President
and Mrs. Cleveland by William e.
Dodge, President OF the Alliance. Ir.
Dodge made brief address and closed by
urging the President to cooperate with the
Alliance in the cause OF Christianity. The
President replied as follows: II am glad to
meet so large delegation from the Evan
gelical Alliance OF the United States. un'
derstaud the purpose OF the Alliance to be
the application of Christian rules OF con-
duct to the problems and exigencies o.
social and political life. All must admit
that the reception OF the teachings OF
Christianity results in the purest patriot
ism, most scrnpulous fidelity to public
trust, and in the
BEST TYPE OF CITIZENSHIP.
Those Who manage the affairs OF govern
ment are by this means reminded that tue
law Of God requires that they should be
courageously true to the interests OF the
people and the Ruler of the universe will re-
auire = strict account Of their stewardship.
The people, too, are thus taught that their
happiness and welfare will be best promot'
ed by conscientious regard Tor the inter
est of a common brotherhood; that success
of government by the people depends upon
the morality. Justice and honesty OF the
people. l am especially pleased to kno"
| that your efforts are not cramped and Inn
| tied by denominational lines. There Is
enough OF work in the field you have en-
! tered to enlist the hearty corporation o.
| all who believe in the va!Ce and
EFFICACY or CHRISTIAN TEACHING
and practice. Your noble mission vii
surely arrest the attention and respectful
consideration OF your fellow citizens ane
vour endcavers, consecrated by benevo
lepcs and patriotic love, must exert
nowerful Influence in the enlightenment
and improvement of our people illustrat
ing the stability of our institutions and il
advancing the prosperity and greatness o
our beloved land" Rev. DR.. Rurchsrd, o
New York, Of the ''three RS" fame, wal
among those present. The President recog
nized him and advancing towards him SAT-
that he was very glad to see him. Where
upon the crowd of delegates broke out Int
laughter.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10

be indorsed or condemned in accordapee
with the value OF the arguments set forth,
and public Judgment will not be influenced
by the distinguished name behind them.
1t is the weakest ground Blaine has ever
yet occupied and no national party can
expect to 60 into presidential! campaign
on that issue, no matter who may be its
leader, and win with it. The surplus must
be settled in some way and in q dlAerent
way from what it has been settled. It can
not be settled in accordance with the Blaine
idea"
REPUBLICANS SHOULD REPUDIA1E IT.
NEW YORK, December 9.-In commenting
on Blaine's message the Times says:
'"This, then, is the sum of Blaine's policy,
and as he is the leader OF the Republican
party at present, it must be taken as the
policy of the Republicans until they repu-
diate it, and it would be we'll for them to
hasten to do it. 1t is not the policy that
they can 90 before the people with"
THE ISSUE SUITS DEMOCRATS.
The World says: 1.-The Maine states
mans interview is, in fact. proclamation
that Blaine considers himself to be the
chosen champion of protection, and that
he is ready to enter the presidential lists
again az such. President Cleveland stands
forth as the advocate Of reduction Of the
tarih. Blaine comes forward as the cham
pion OF the opposite idea. The. Demo-
cratic party could not ask for better
ISSUE"
BLAINE's LOOSE NOTIONS.
The Sun says: "If brother Blaine enter
tains such loose notions OF the relations
between the Federal Government end the
States, it strikes US that he would be q
conspicuously unfit person to entrust with
the management Of the Nations financial
affairs"
q HIGH PRoTEcrIoNIsr OPINION.
The Tribune says: Blaine in Europe
speaks as an American; Cleveland in Ameri-
ca, speaks as a British manufacturer
anxious to be admitted without any charge
to q share OF the best and largest market
in the world"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
Art IN PAINTING,
,.sa,.berrer's Successor.

R,cHuosp, Va, December s.-A caucus Of
n.oocratic members OF the General AS
ssmblv tonight nominated by acc'ama''on
In r. Barbour for election as
n';t.d 7Ua: States Senator to succeed senator
Riddleberger.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
Most Released on Bali.

New YORK, December o.-Application
was made to-day in the Supreme Court
ior the admission to bail OF Johann Most,
in whose case the appeal has been taken
from the judgment Of the Court CT Gen.
eral Sessions. The application wasgrautsd
and Most released en- So, 900 bail.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
Funding the Mexican Debt,

CRY OF MEXICO, via GALVESTON. Decem-
Der San important financial measure
was introduced in Congress this evening,
being bill to permit the Government to
contract loan of $1O,OOO,uO0. It is be-
tional debt in such manner as will reduce
the burdens of the Government, and that
behind it ia a group OF English and French
bankers. who regard the loan as entireI;
feasible.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
New York Quotations.

New York, December S.-Copper steady )
Lake steady; 1880. Lead dull; domestic, /,
$5@5.O5. Tin firm: straits AZ 1oe- 14;1ssss
shares dull. Amador $1.7O. Bodie $3.45,
Brunswick $1.55, Caledonia (Black Hi!ls)
SIG, California g. Virginia $4,000,
Campana SITS, Dunkin 81. Eureka Sc 25,
FL Cristo SO, Homestake S12. Mexican Sc,
Mono So, Standard $500. Sutro Tunnel
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10

says the money was not wasted in specula-
tion, but loaned people OF our own country
who have property, but no money. Mere
dith is County Treasurer and makes the
county a preferred creditor for about 500
600. About so per cent. OF the Silver City
National Bank was owned by the firm
which has been weak since the assignment
Commercial agencies quoted the firm at
5000. 900,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
Accidentally Shot.

SILVER CITY. December 8.-To.day James
Mullen, an old miner and late candidate to
be appoiated Governor OF the Territory,
dropped pistol which discharged fatally
wocnding him in the bowels.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
Too Easily Caught.

Epoch: Young Mr.. Sissy Ito his pretty
cousin)-In Jour matrimonial nsn'ns'
Maude, if you should make catch like me,
what would you DO? Madd-Throw II
hack in, Charlie.